new addition to the family

Hey Brent I have also had the broke ribs and they won't duct tape you up anymore here in NC, they say it causes pneumonia. I couldn't lay down or sleep setting up so I took two mens belts and wrapped them in a towel or two and tightened them up around my ribcage and it worked very well so if you can't get any relief give it a try..Quick healing to you--Leonard
 
nyjoe14.1 said:
Yeah let me tell ya that was every bit as fun as moving the first one. After this last experience let me give you a little advice Brent:

A) 2 people are not enough to move a lathe that ways as much as a Yugo. (thank God that guy brought a pry-bar over)

B) 2 pieces of angle iron, a piece of tin, and a couple of 2X4s are not an adequate delivery system to get the 1800lb-lathe from trailer to shop.

C) next time (gee I cant wait) check the the !@#$%^&* WEATHER REPORT!!!
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Hah! You guys have to learn to use your head like the Egyptians, not your brawn. I've got a number of lathes, one of which weighs at least twice as much as that one that I've moved all over this state by myself. I put one that size into and then out of a basement window once by myself. I must admit though that I haven't had to move in inclement weather.

Dick
 
rhncue said:
Hah! You guys have to learn to use your head like the Egyptians, not your brawn. I've got a number of lathes, one of which weighs at least twice as much as that one that I've moved all over this state by myself. I put one that size into and then out of a basement window once by myself. I must admit though that I haven't had to move in inclement weather.

Dick
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4 by 6 and a thousand slaves?
 
rhncue said:
Hah! You guys have to learn to use your head like the Egyptians, not your brawn. I've got a number of lathes, one of which weighs at least twice as much as that one that I've moved all over this state by myself. I put one that size into and then out of a basement window once by myself. I must admit though that I haven't had to move in inclement weather.

Dick
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it's definitely a learning experience ;)
 
BHQ said:
it's definitely a learning experience ;)
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Rigging experiences are popular on the rcm newgroup for that reason I think ... and no two are the same. Thanks for yours, hope you're feeling better soon.

1.5" x 36" maple dowels ... only a cuemaker :shakehead: :thumbup: :bow-down:

Dave
 
DaveK said:
Rigging experiences are popular on the rcm newgroup for that reason I think ... and no two are the same. Thanks for yours, hope you're feeling better soon.

1.5" x 36" maple dowels ... only a cuemaker :shakehead: :thumbup: :bow-down:

Dave
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i had a good plan, so i thought:rolleyes:
i had a 6x12 uhaul trailer, that i could back right to the shop door
laid some 30" long angle iron on back of trailer bumper and backed up truck to jam that under the door sill
laid a 1/4" steel plate on top of the angle iron,
had blocks under the angle iron to support, basically making a metal ramp
i thought the sheet metal would slide along with the lathe
but it was too steep
trailer was about 18" higher than floor of shop
that's where the problem arose
there's no feet on the lathe, just studs
they dug into the threshold and that was it
we, just me & joe, couldnt budge it without the right tools
called a buddy, he brought up a 4 foot pry bar
the xtra horsepower helped too!!!
it's in the shop
no deaths
no injuries (except for my bruised ribs) no big deal
lathe is in one piece and
i'm excited as all hell about finally getting a second lathe:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
BHQ said:
i had a good plan, so i thought:rolleyes:
i had a 6x12 uhaul trailer, that i could back right to the shop door
laid some 30" long angle iron on back of trailer bumper and backed up truck to jam that under the door sill
laid a 1/4" steel plate on top of the angle iron,
had blocks under the angle iron to support, basically making a metal ramp
i thought the sheet metal would slide along with the lathe
but it was too steep
trailer was about 18" higher than floor of shop
that's where the problem arose
there's no feet on the lathe, just studs
they dug into the threshold and that was it
we, just me & joe, couldnt budge it without the right tools
called a buddy, he brought up a 4 foot pry bar
the xtra horsepower helped too!!!
it's in the shop
no deaths
no injuries (except for my bruised ribs) no big deal
lathe is in one piece and
i'm excited as all hell about finally getting a second lathe:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
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You can't have to many lathes. It's a real benefit also when the different lathes are identicle as then a lot of tooling is the same and needs no adjustment from one to the other.

"trailer was about 18" higher than floor of shop
that's where the problem arose
there's no feet on the lathe, just studs
they dug into the threshold and that was it
we, just me & joe, couldnt budge it without the right tools"

That's where the car jack and 4X4s are needed. I bolted a short 2X4 to each end of the lathe about 6" off the floor, stick jack under lip and jack up one end of lathe, slide 4X4 length wise under legs at a slight angle and then do the same at other end. Then I just screwed the lathe down to the 4X4s and they act like ski's. I just leave all my lathes bolted to these 4X4 frames for the next time I move. Lay the dowels down under this frame and as one dowel pops out the back stick it back in front. You can almost move it around with one hand. I've got one old 16x48 lathe that probably weighs around 4,000 lbs. and I've moved it by myself from Batavia to Hartwell, from Hartwell to Cherry Grove, from Cherry grove to Columbus, from Columbus to another site in Columbus, from Columbus back to Cherry Grove and finally from Cherry Grove to my present location. The last move was the only time I've had any help. One time I was unloading the big lathe off of a trailer at Beechmont's parking lot and the sled was half on and half off of the trailer. It wouldn't slide any farther so I put the truck in gear and attempted to drive out from under it but the truck wouldn't move, it just burned the tires.

Those were the good old days. I'm to worn out to attempt anything like that anymore.

Dick :D :D
 
rhncue said:
You can't have to many lathes. It's a real benefit also when the different lathes are identicle as then a lot of tooling is the same and needs no adjustment from one to the other.

"trailer was about 18" higher than floor of shop
that's where the problem arose
there's no feet on the lathe, just studs
they dug into the threshold and that was it
we, just me & joe, couldnt budge it without the right tools"

That's where the car jack and 4X4s are needed. I bolted a short 2X4 to each end of the lathe about 6" off the floor, stick jack under lip and jack up one end of lathe, slide 4X4 length wise under legs at a slight angle and then do the same at other end. Then I just screwed the lathe down to the 4X4s and they act like ski's. I just leave all my lathes bolted to these 4X4 frames for the next time I move. Lay the dowels down under this frame and as one dowel pops out the back stick it back in front. You can almost move it around with one hand. I've got one old 16x48 lathe that probably weighs around 4,000 lbs. and I've moved it by myself from Batavia to Hartwell, from Hartwell to Cherry Grove, from Cherry grove to Columbus, from Columbus to another site in Columbus, from Columbus back to Cherry Grove and finally from Cherry Grove to my present location. The last move was the only time I've had any help. One time I was unloading the big lathe off of a trailer at Beechmont's parking lot and the sled was half on and half off of the trailer. It wouldn't slide any farther so I put the truck in gear and attempted to drive out from under it but the truck wouldn't move, it just burned the tires.

Those were the good old days. I'm to worn out to attempt anything like that anymore.

Dick :D :D
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where were you tuesday???? ;) ;) ;)
joe, you taking notes???
JUST IN CASE!!!! :eek:
 
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BHQ said:
where were you tuesday???? ;) ;) ;)
joe, you taking notes???
JUST IN CASE!!!! :eek:
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Tuesday was very busy. Make two shafts, one linen wrap, one lizard wrap, a couple of tips and make a pass on 7 cues. No lifting, straining nor getting wet however. Doing millwright work is never fun but once the equipment is set up and running all the hard work is soon forgotten. You say that that is a 3-phase motor. Have you decided how you are going to run it yet? Changing motor is probably cheapest, adding a static phase converter is easiest and installing a VFD is the best. That is one of the best things that I have done to my lathes. Rear chuck, quick change tool post and VFD. Life shouldn't be so pleasant. Good luck!

Dick
 
rhncue said:
4X4s and 1.5X36 maple dowels, small hyd. car jack, crow bar and come-a-long.

Dick
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I've used some of those tricks. Have also used 2" to 3" galvanized or similar pipe to move heavy stuff before, probably much the same way you used the dowels.

Moved a solid slate pool table one time that required some awkward lifting to move through a tight area, and didn't want to use the metal pipe that time, so I used PVC instead.Luckily It worked out well without damaging the table.
 
rhncue said:
Tuesday was very busy. Make two shafts, one linen wrap, one lizard wrap, a couple of tips and make a pass on 7 cues. No lifting, straining nor getting wet however. Doing millwright work is never fun but once the equipment is set up and running all the hard work is soon forgotten. You say that that is a 3-phase motor. Have you decided how you are going to run it yet?
Changing motor is probably cheapest, adding a static phase converter is easiest and installing a VFD is the best. That is one of the best things that I have done to my lathes. Rear chuck, quick change tool post and VFD. Life shouldn't be so pleasant. Good luck!

Dick
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You say that that is a 3-phase motor. Have you decided how you are going to run it yet?
hopefully changing the motor is the first option
a few people have told me that's prolly the easiest cheapest way to go
honestly dickie, i dont know diddley squat about that kind of stuff
i've got two guys that say they can & will do it for me
we'll see
i'm not too fond of tearing into it when i dont know what i am doing
if i see something done once, i'm good to go from there
so, i'm going to let someone with some know how & experience do this for me
i'm just worried that the black cloud that follows me around will show up and i'd screw something up and end up with a 1200 pound paper weight :eek:


 
rhncue said:
Hah! You guys have to learn to use your head like the Egyptians, not your brawn. I've got a number of lathes, one of which weighs at least twice as much as that one that I've moved all over this state by myself. I put one that size into and then out of a basement window once by myself. I must admit though that I haven't had to move in inclement weather.

Dick
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True True

My plan for next time involves my cell phone, Brent's credit card, and a well equipped moving crew.
:D
 
nyjoe14.1 said:
True True

My plan for next time involves my cell phone, Brent's credit card, and a well equipped moving crew.
:D
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what did apollo creed say to rocky
AINT GONNA BE A REMATCH!!!
 
i'm not too fond of tearing into it when i dont know what i am doing
Chicken!
I tore up my Logan lathe. Put all small parts inside a washer for days.
Took the big parts to my mechanic and steam cleaned them then dry right away.
I took down the saddle, lead screw and headstock.:eek:
It took a month to get it going. I removed the old motor.
Took the switch to a motor store. They hooked up the switch for a little more after I paid for the new baldor motor (3/4 HP ).
 
JoeyInCali said:
i'm not too fond of tearing into it when i dont know what i am doing
Chicken! you betcha. i know how bad shit tends to happen to me.
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I tore up my Logan lathe. Put all small parts inside a washer for days.
Took the big parts to my mechanic and steam cleaned them then dry right away.
I took down the saddle, lead screw and headstock.:eek:
It took a month to get it going. I removed the old motor.
Took the switch to a motor store. They hooked up the switch for a little more after I paid for the new baldor motor (3/4 HP ).
sooooooooooooo, when you leaving cali to come visit me :wink:
 
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